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Artist Statement for Michael Watts
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For centuries, stained glass has been a highly skilled trade embraced by some of the best craftsman and artists of the age. Art and architecture worked together to create works of incredible beauty and inspiration.
During the latter part of the 20th century, however, that sense of artistry and grandeur seemed to fade. Cheaply produced glass and materials were introduced and hobbyists began offeing their service as professionals. The overall public opinion of stained glass became connected exclusively to the craft show, flea market and home improvement store. Today, many artists that work in more traditional mediums view stained glass as simply a craft and not as a legitimate art form such as painting, drawing or sculpture.
It is my hope and goal to see a return to that past excellence when artists who worked in stained glass were respected and admired for their skill, sense of design and composition, attention to detail and overall artistic integrity. When art, even if created simply for the sake of beauty alone, was recognized as a form of expression with a message all itís own that uplifted the soul and inspired change.
Michael Watts
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